Santo Domingo - Frank Leo, S.A. (Santo Domingo, Head Office)
Santo Domingo - Frank Leo, S.A. (Head Office, Santo Domingo) operates as a comprehensive logistics provider serving the Dominican Republic from its Santo Domingo headquarters. Established in 1990, the company began as an air freight forwarder and evolved into a full-service logistics organization offering air cargo forwarding, ocean freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and inland transportation. The group emphasizes end-to-end logistics, leveraging its IATA certification and Dominican licenses to manage shipments across multiple modes and to navigate the complexities of customs procedures.
Air Freight remains a core capability. The company positions itself as an IATA-certified agent for airlines serving the Dominican Republic, aiming to combine fast transit with competitive pricing. Services cover airport-to-airport, airport-to-door, and door-to-door movements, including consolidation, direct IATA operations, and handling of dangerous goods and time-sensitive AOG (aircraft on ground) parts. By maintaining strong carrier relationships and global agent networks, Frank Leo, S.A. seeks to provide reliable, economical routing and consistent transit times for air shipments.
In Ocean Services, Santo Domingo - Frank Leo, S.A. handles both Full Container Loads (FCL) and Less Than Container Loads (LCL), serving import and export needs with door-to-door options and consolidated shipments. The organization supports combined transportation modes (sea-air and air-sea), project cargo handling, heavy lift capabilities, and cargo insurance. With an established presence as a leading ocean forwarder/NVOCC in the Dominican Republic, the company coordinates shipments to and from major ports across the USA, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Customs brokerage forms a critical element of the logistics chain for the group. The firm positions itself as a fully certified customs broker under Dominican law, capable of handling diverse entries including FCL, LCL, import/export, and consolidation. This coverage helps clients navigate the country’s complex regulatory environment and minimize delays and unnecessary costs.
The company also maintains a dedicated Movers and Relocation division. This unit provides nationwide and international relocation services by land, air, or sea, including packing, art and antiques handling, equipment moves, storage, and assistance with settlement in the Dominican Republic. Through this service line, Frank Leo, S.A. supports individuals, families, NGOs, corporations, and diplomatic corps with a focus on reducing the stress and complexity of relocations.
Ground transportation is offered as an integrated component of the logistics chain, leveraging a fleet of company-owned assets and partnerships with reliable carriers to meet nationwide DR requirements. The firm emphasizes its ability to tailor transportation solutions to client needs and to coordinate complex, multi-leg shipments with careful planning and execution.
Project logistics are organized to address non-conventional or oversized shipments. The company highlights services such as cargo sizing considerations, selection of appropriate transport modes, and the management of formalities and authorizations. Coordination with international sub-contractors and agents supports global project execution with an emphasis on cost efficiency, safety, and timely delivery.
Warehousing and distribution complement the service portfolio, offering storage options, inventory management, packaging and labeling, and distribution center capabilities. The emphasis on tax-exempt warehousing and value-added services aligns with a logistics approach designed to streamline the supply chain and support efficient delivery to customers.
Certifications and memberships, including IATA, reflect the company’s commitment to industry standards and professional networks. By combining air, ocean, land transport, brokerage, and relocation services, Santo Domingo - Frank Leo, S.A. positions itself as a versatile partner for local and international shipments, with a broad service suite tailored to the Dominican market and cross-border trade.
In summary, the Santo Domingo head office delivers a full spectrum of freight forwarding and logistics services—air and ocean carriage, customs brokerage, warehousing, warehousing distribution, relocation, and land transportation—supported by established carrier relationships, a track record in project cargo, and a networked approach to global logistics.
